Circuit Breaker Retrofits
A well planned approach is the key to a successful upgrade. The first step includes monitoring present load conditions and forecasting future loads. With the load information gathered, the next step is to perform a Short Circuit and Coordination Study in order to assure the present system has the capability to handle the future capacity and determine the proper features and settings for the protective devices to be installed. The next step is to determine the systems ability to be shutdown. Can it be shutdown for a weekend, nights, days etc.? For how long? What is the availability of spares? Answers to these questions will help determine the need for replacement breakers versus an onsite retrofit. Last you will want to look at future requirements. Will want to add communications later down the road? Do you want added functions that you may have a future requirement for? Is the kit you are looking to go with upgradeable at a later date? Once you have answered these questions you are well on your way to a successful upgrade project. The next step is to look for a qualified NETA certified testing company to work with to ensure the quality of the installation and integrity of the final product.
Circuit breaker retrofits, upgrades to PLCs, power monitoring or communications upgrades AETCO has the experience you need.
AETCO has successful communications and control systems integration experience with a variety of vendors equipment. Recent applications include modifying existing equipment to provide remote power monitoring and switching at a power plant, and the installation and programming of PLCs at a major Co-Generation facility.
American Electrical Testing Co., Inc. (AETCO), 480 Neponset St., Bldg. 3, P.O. Box 267, Canton, MA 02021. Tel: 781-821-0122; Fax: 781-821-0771.